FDACS Citation 8-201.13(A): Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of

Overview

FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code, with 6 citations in the past 12 months across 38 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 8Compliance and Enforcement
6Citations (12 mo)
38Total Citations
38Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

8-201.13(A) — Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of

Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services for approval before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.

Citations by County

Florida counties with the most 8-201.13(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
Pinellas2
Broward2
Sarasota2
Palm Beach2
Citrus1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 8-201.13(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Kolos Usa LLC Hallandale Beach 1 Nov 14, 2025
Yuca Bistro West Palm Beach 1 Oct 17, 2025
Kimchi Mart at Hollywood INC Hollywood 1 Oct 16, 2025
Genji Sushi #10190 Altamonte Springs 1 Aug 21, 2025
Joe Maxx Coffee Company Englewood 1 Aug 1, 2025
Mercy Food Market INC Orlando 1 Jul 17, 2025
Kimichi Mart Pembroke Pines 1 May 7, 2025
Black Gold Coffee Roasters Venice 1 Apr 2, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Kolos Usa LLC, Hallandale Beach—

Smoked fish repackaged using ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) without a HACCP plan. COS: Food item were voluntarily discarded. ROP machine was removed from the establishment by management during the inspection. Stop Sale Order and Release order issued. Stop Use Order and release issued for ROP machine.

Kimchi Mart at Hollywood INC, Hollywood—

Sushi Area: HACCP plan not provided for acidified sushi rice that is used to make sushi at ambient air temperature. Stop Use Order issued.

Genji Sushi #10190, Altamonte Springs—

Prep Area: Establishment is acidifying cooked white rice and has an approved HACCP plan from 02/14/2022. Establishment is acidifying white rice using an updated HACCP plan dated 07/07/2023 that has not been submitted for approval.

Joe Maxx Coffee Company, Englewood—

Food Service Area- Cold brew coffee beginning to brew at room temperature. Discussed requirements for brewing cold brew coffee to person in charge. (COS) Manager stored cold brew coffee in cold holding unit to brew at 41.F or below.

Mercy Food Market INC, Orlando—

Food Service Area: Establishment is pickling and jarring hard boiled eggs and leaving them out at room temperature. Industry guidance provided.

Kimichi Mart, Pembroke Pines—

Kitchen Area: Establishment engaging in reduced oxygen packaging of raw meat without prior approval. Stop use issued.

Frequently Cited Alongside 8-201.13(A)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

20 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

15 co-citations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)

Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an

13 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

13 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

12 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

12 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 8-201.13(A)?
FDACS citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code. Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for approval before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan.
How serious is FDACS violation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 38 times across 38 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 8-201.13(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 8-201.13(A) (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) has been cited at 38 such facilities across Florida, with 6 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.

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